Description
A delicious and creamy Strawberry Pound Cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and strawberry jam.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries gently into the cheesecake batter.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Before serving, warm the strawberry jam in a small saucepan over low heat until it becomes pourable. Drizzle the jam over the top of the cheesecake and garnish with additional fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter.
- You can also substitute the strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for a different berry cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg